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14 Bicentennial Edition
Thursday, July 1, 1976
Kerrick
Continued from page 13
rest of the territory. In these
days, voters could meet at last
years polling place at 9 a.m. and
vote as to "where the election
shall be held". The Kerrick
settlers got together and de-
cided to do something about it.
They traveled on foot eight to
eleven miles and, unknown to
the Nickerson voters, they
voted to hold election at the
Steam powered train unloading
freight at Kerrick.
Section No. 9 schoolhouse, ten
miles away. They picked up
their ballot box and off they
went, but their joy was short-
lived. The mill owners shut
down their mills and hauled all
the voters with lumber wagons
and teams to Section 9 school
and won the election.
In these early days liquor
flowed and fists flew. Justice,
too, had its inning in the early
days as the following story
Sexton Mercantile taken in 1907 or 1906. Owned by W. P. Hogan.
1950 and the lumber yard
burned in January, 1951. The
Presbyterian church was built
in 1~28. Carl Johnson did a lot
of the work,
Eldred and Della Parker
built and operated a tavern in
1936. After their deaths their ....
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. '
and Mrs. Tony Schweiger, took
over. A grocery store on Main
street was operated for many
Stockpiling sand, Halverson sand pit.
Old hand car by Kerrick Depot.
years by the Riehms.
A cheese factory was started
about 1935 and operated until
about 1954. There was also a
garage that was later turned
into a feed store; this was
owned by Bill Ames. This
burned in 1951 or 1952. Milt
Beekstrom built a large garage
and care in 1940 or '41; this
closed about 1968 or '69. There
was also a large building used
: for a warehouse owned by W.
P. Hogan. This was moved to
the Golden farm for a barn. A
town hall also was moved, this
to the Ernie Newman farm. The
team shed fell two years ago,
First Kerrick Depot.
would indicate: A floater came :' ' .... ~
to town much in need of clothes.
He was given underwear, socks
and the necessary articles and : : ~
put to work clearing land to pay
the bill. A few hours later he
had disappeared. Tke clothing
supplier ÷an from the btore,
caught a moving freight train
and found his man at Bruno and
promptly walked him back six
miles where he was relieved of
his clothing -- including under-
wear, and sent on his way.
Around 1914 and 1915 there
was a lot of building taking
. place. The Catholic church was
built. Also a second hotel (the
first one burned) was built by
Ole Beckstrom and Ole Berset.
A paper was put out at this
time called "Hogan's Mirror".
The first car was brought in at
this time, a Ford, owned by
Edward Berset.
About 1920 S. A. Halverson
and Nelson started a molding
sand pit. They also had a
lumberyard which was built in
the early 1930's. Later S. A.
Halverson bought out Nelson.
The pit quit operating about
Good old days --- County Road 46 from the west.
Taken of Kerrick looking east across highway 23. Note Town hall and feed
store. The road to go out east went to the left by the store.
Halverson sand pit.
Les R iehm's cattle truck.
under the weight of heavy
snow.
Kerrick began having fairs in
the early 1930's and they were
held annually until World War
II and people from all over the
area took part.
Cliff Erickson moved to
Kerrick in the 1940's as a
cashier at the bank. Cliff took a
big part in incorporating Ker-
rick into a village. The first
meeting of the elected officers
was held December 9, 1946.
The first mayor was Bill Ames;
clerk, Cliff Erickson; council-
men, Ed Sexton, Milt Beck-
strom, and Louis Stesniak;
constables, EIdred Parker and
Ed Hultgren; Justices of the
Peace, Ray Hogan and Earl
Parker; treasurer, G e r r y
Lueck; assessor, Hans P.. Chris-
tensen. A volunteer fire de-
Kerrick Rhythm Band, 1936-37, Esther M. Cote, teacher.
Continued on page 15
Halverson sand pit.
Parkers Tavern built in 1936.
Part of Matt McGrath farm over 60 years ago.
Emil OIson standing by $1000.00 load of seed in front of Kerrick State bank, owned by W. P.
1935
!ii
This is the begin.ning of a booster campaign which the Kerrick
chants have joined together in promoting in an attempt to make this
,munity a center for business dealing for the convenience of the
the entire northeastern section of Pine county. We the undersigned
the pablic to read our statements in this space each week during the
to come.
LET'S MAKE KERRICK THE COMMUNITY WE WILL BE
CALL OUR HOME
Over and Over. it has been proven
that--
SKELLY GASOLINE
L,mAD6 THE FIFA~D
Quick Starting--
Low in Carbon-- High in Power--
IT'S 801.,D AT
Eldred Parker's
For a COOL glass of DE]~R--
A COOL drink of POP--~"
A LUSCIOUS dish of
ICE CRF, AM--
go to
Confectionery
ATLAS
Are Of The
They" cJi.r t~r
pla/nts are adjured
We carry a Bne of
~nd cart serTe yOU
than most of the othe¢
brand~L
~ess.
t
Kerrick
Two Used
MOWERS
1 Deering New Ideal
1 Minnesota No. 1
Both used last year and in ,running
condition. CHF.,AP !
W. P. Hogan
SPECIALS
FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
FRUIT PECTIN, 20c
large bottle ..............
RUBBER RINGS, 25c
6 pkgs. for ........
JELLY GLASSES, ! 42c
dozen ....................
NAPKINS,
100-Pack ................. 9C
We have a good supply of Jars,
glasses, rings, lids and all canning
necessities.
Hogan Merc. Co.
FOR EASY RIDING--
LONG DEPENDABLE SERVICE--
We believe we have as complete a yard as any in
If there are windows or something of that nature we
in stock, we will get them immediately and the price
as low as you can secuce from any one.
We have built our yard for permanent business. Only
you the best of service and the best prices can we hope to!
JUST TRY US WITH YOUR
Halverson Lumber
It is of Utmost
that the animal heat be re~Inoved from milk as quickly
at all times, and especially in hot weather.
Cool qulcRly--Keep the cover oft the can--Stir
mM heat is gone.
If you do these things, you will have very little
during these exceedingly hot days we have had vdry lltti~
GOOD MILK -- FINE CHEESE -- GOOD
LOW COST OPERATION---
SAFETY GLASS IN ALL MODELS
AT NO EXTRA COST--
Kerrick Cheese
I AND FOR HIGH TRADE-IN
VALUE---
BUY THE
m
It's ahead of the parade.
CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT A FIRE
DO TO OUR COUNTRY NOW
Eldred Parker moving this cabin in from the Rowe place.
Hogan Motor
Sales
ean
Aluminum is the Ideal material
for a washer tub. The MAYTAG
tub is one-piece, heavy cast alumi-
num. The square shape with gent-
ly rounded corners amplifies the
water action of the Maytag gyrs-
tator. The adxantagee of this ex-
clusive tYl~e Maytag tub are many,
yet it is 'but one of the score of
features that make--
MAYTAG THE LEADING WA~iHER
Co.
A match or cigarette carelessly dropped,
A fire set to burn rubbish---
Anything that might start a fire---It
impossible to prevent loss of property
Imps even loss of life. We can well
more than usually careful until this
is over--ANIN-
BE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD
Poor Insurance is of No Value to
may be CHEAP but not
WE WRITE ONLY GOOD
Feed stare owned by Bill Ames
Louis Hurtgren house, the first house in Kerrick. The Louis Hultgren family. Standing on the balcony is/the
family of Ole Berset. The baby hold by the father is Phiflip Berset, who makes his home now with the Glenn Jones'
--- taken about 1915 or 1916.
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